Gemini CLI integrates with Zed for AI-powered coding

Google’s Gemini CLI AI agent has been integrated with the Zed code editor, bringing Gemini models directly into Zed’s Rust-based environment. The result is a fast, responsive AI experience, according to Google.

Announced August 27, the integration is anchored by Zed’s partnership with Google to utilize the Gemini CLI as an initial reference implementation. Zed also developed the Agent Client Protocol, which standardizes communication between code editors.

The Gemini CLI integration brings together two vital components—the terminal and the IDE—and supports developers with common tasks, according to Google. Developers can generate and refactor code in place, get instant answers, and chat naturally in their terminal. They can write a comment, hit a hotkey, and get a function generated instantly. Highlighting confusing code or an error message generates an immediate explanation.

The integration improves the process of collaborating with an AI agent, according to Google. Additionally, a new workflow enables developers to follow the agent in real time, as changes are made across multiple files. Once the agent completes its work, Zed presents the changes in a review interface for developers to review, accept, or modify the code. Developers also can provide context beyond a file system, giving the agent more than just local files to work with. Pointing the agent to a URL with documentation or an API specification can provide the necessary context to solve tougher problems, Google said.